D'ADDARIO EJ12 80/12 BRONZE ACOUSTIC GUITAR STRINGS MEDIUM 13-56
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The 80/20 Tone: The Vintage Acoustic Spirit
80/20 bronze, often called brass, has been part of the acoustic guitar's DNA since the 1930s. With the EJ12, D'Addario recaptures this sought-after character in recording: a clear brightness, distinct note-by-note definition, and projection that highlights open chords as well as pick accompaniments. A natural choice if you love traditional tones and an "old school" grain.
Power, Sustain, and Precision for Energetic Playing
Thanks to their higher tension, the EJ12 strings are aimed at guitarists who want more volume, a firmer attack, and better resistance to aggressive strumming. They are well suited for heavy rhythm playing, flatpicking, and guitars that need to be "pushed" to reveal their full body. If you are looking for a more flexible response for fingerstyle, a lighter gauge is often more comfortable.
Technical specifications
| Format | standard |
| Type of cord attachment | Without |
| Category | acoustic |
| Nbr of strings | 6 |
| Color | Bronze |
| Reference | D'Addario EJ12 |
| Type | acoustic guitar strings |
| Alloy | 80/20 bronze (brass) |
| Gauge | Medium |
| Size | 13-56 |
| High E (E1) | pure steel.013 |
| B (B2) | pure steel.017 |
| G (G3) | bronze wound.026 |
| D (D4) | bronze wound.035 |
| A (A5) | bronze wound.045 |
| Low E (E6) | bronze wound.056 |
| Core | high-carbon steel hex core |
| Packaging | eco-friendly and corrosion-resistant |
| Manufactured in | USA |
Questions frequently asked
Are D'Addario EJ12 13-56 strings suitable for an acoustic guitar?
This set is designed for 6-string acoustic guitars and uses an 80/20 bronze alloy, also known as brass.
What sound does the 80/20 bronze produce on these strings?
The 80/20 bronze provides a bright and clear tone with distinct note definition. The projection especially supports open chords and pick accompaniment.
Is the 13-56 gauge suitable for aggressive strumming?
With gauges from .013 to .056, this medium gauge offers higher tension and a firmer attack. It is intended for energetic rhythm playing, strumming, and flatpicking. A softer response for fingerstyle is generally achieved with a lighter gauge.
What are the detailed gauges of the EJ12 strings?
The set includes .013, .017, .026, .035, .045, and .056 strings. The B string is pure steel at .017, while the strings from G to low E are bronze wound.
What is the construction of the D'Addario EJ12 strings?
The core consists of a hexagonal high-carbon steel core, with bronze winding on the four bass strings. The manufacturing is done in the USA and the packaging is advertised as corrosion-resistant.



